Giants & Microbes Rule the World: Surprising Size Extremes Dominate Earth’s Biomass
Rutgers researchers conduct survey on the body sizes of Earth’s organisms. Life may come in all shapes and sizes, but in nature, the most extreme…
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Why Do British People Sound So Smart?
A recent study conducted by Rutgers University reveals that British and American English speakers use the word “right” differently in their daily conversations. Are the…
Scientists Identify “Pioneer Peptide” That May Have Sparked Life on Earth
Research could provide clues to extraterrestrial life. A team of Rutgers University scientists dedicated to pinpointing the primordial origins of metabolism – a set of…
High Risk of Negative Health Consequences: Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine
Mood, metabolism, and self-medication might explain use patterns among this population, according to Rutgers research. Americans are drinking more caffeinated beverages than ever before, but…
Uncovering the Link Between Immune Cells and Cognitive Decline: Study Offers a New Way to Tackle Alzheimer’s Disease
Could the underproduction of poorly understood immune cells contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline? A recent study published in the journal…
Not Safe for Everybody: The Hidden Risk of Green Tea Extract
According to a recent study, although taking high-dose green tea extract for an extended period may offer some protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and…
Rutgers Finds Shocking 500% Increase in Autism in New York-New Jersey Region
Contrary to previous findings, the increase in prevalence disproportionately affected children without co-existing intellectual disabilities. Documented cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the New…
Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis — But a Better Diet May Ease It
Scientists from the Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have traced a previously observed connection between the gut microbiome, made up…
Gene Mutation Linked to Autism Found to Overstimulate Brain Cells
A new study led by Rutgers University has highlighted the potential of innovative techniques in understanding and studying mental disorders. A new study led by…
Itchy Eyes and a Runny Nose? Climate Change Could Be Responsible
According to a Rutgers study, the distribution of allergenic pollens may change as the world continues to warm. A team of researchers from the Rutgers…
Insomnia Medications Show Promise in Fighting Drug and Alcohol Addiction
A study conducted by Rutgers University found that changes in the brain can lead to a desire for drugs and demonstrated how certain insomnia medications…
New Study of Immune Cells Could Improve Vaccine Design
The immune system’s ability to remember defeated disease-causing germs and avoid repeat infections is still poorly understood, but new research published in the journal Science…
“Brain on Fire” – Doctors Successfully Treat a Child Suffering From a Mysterious Disease
Blood plasma exchanges helped a 5-year-old with a rare autoimmune disorder get better. The sick child’s prognosis, who had not responded to conventional treatment, was…
A New, More Effective UTI Drug
Researchers uncover a treatment combination that is particularly effective against drug-resistant cases of urinary tract infections. A new drug combination has been shown to be…
Scientists Reveal That Eating These Foods Can Worsen Menstrual Cramps
Recent research indicates that diets high in meat, oil, sugar, salt, and coffee contribute to menstrual pain. Few girls seek treatment even though menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea)…
Scientists Discover New Consequences of Drinking as a Teen – And They Can Last Decades
Alcohol misuse in adolescence is associated with poor health and unhappiness in adulthood. According to Rutgers and Virginia Commonwealth University-led research, teenagers who abuse alcohol…
“Night Owls” Have a Decreased Ability To Burn Fat and an Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Could our sleep patterns really affect our risk of disease? Are you a night owl or an early bird? Our daily routines of activity and…
Ocean Heating Will Increase Monsoon Rainfall in East Asia
Stronger winds and warming of the upper ocean layers in the western tropical Pacific have been linked to increased rain in eastern China. A study…